Whole New Ball Game

David Beckham has been recalled to the England team after a string of stunning performances for Real Madrid.

The 32-year-old was expected to regain his place 288 days after last being involved with the national side.

England’s next two games are against Brazil ((h)friendly) and Estonia ((a) euro 2008 qualifying).

England team in full:
Goalkeepers: Robinson (Tottenham), Carson (Liverpool), Green (West Ham)
Defenders: P Neville (Everton), R Ferdinand (Man Utd), Terry (Chelsea), Bridge (Chelsea), Brown (Man Utd), Carragher (Liverpool), Dawson (Tottenham), King (Tottenham), Shorey (Reading)
Midfielders: Beckham (Real Madrid), Gerrard (Liverpool), Jenas (Tottenham), J Cole (Chelsea), Lennon (Tottenham), Bentley (Blackburn), Carrick (Man Utd), Lampard (Chelsea), Downing (Middlesbrough), Dyer (Newcastle)
Forwards: Crouch (Liverpool), Owen (Newcastle), Smith (Man Utd), Defoe (Tottenham)